Samurai House Karoyashiki

Karoyashiki was used as a residential dwelling by Izushi Domain’s feudal retainer, and it is said to be the only samurai residence left within Izushi Castle Town.

Izushi Castle was conceived within three concentric baileys, with this residence originally situated in the castle’s third outer level located near the manor of the daimyo (feudal lord) and administrative office. Karoyashiki has since been moved to its current location.

From this information, one can surmise that the master of this home was the karo (senior retainer) to the Izushi Domain.

Exhibits in Karoyashiki focus on the annual Izushi Castle Festival, held every year in November.

During the Meiji Restoration in the 1800s, the majority of buildings accompanying Izushi Castle in the inner and middle baileys were torn down.

Furthermore, due to a large fire in 1876 almost all buildings in the surrounding area were destroyed.

The remaining buildings such as Karoyashiki are a valuable piece of architectural cultural heritage.

Karoyashiki has been renovated for use as a public facility, resulting in a few changes such as its location; however, the general building materials and room layout have remained the same as in the olden days.